Les Arcs Reviews & Ratings

First ski holiday I had been on in Europe and it was brilliant. We had a group of 10 of us there, so we had quite large bookings for restaurants etc. they were all very accommodating and incredibly hospitable. The accomodation was ideal 2 connecting flats that were ski into, this was class for chilling after a long day on the slopes or just enjoying a beer in the evening in the balcony.
The slopes were well tended given the time of year and the temperature too. It was great to get up into the mountains as the ski lifts were well connected to the other resorts locally to Les arcs 1800. This meant a massive variety of skiing that we could go somewhere new everyday and have an entirely different day to the previous one.
The facilities in and around there were also great good shops for groceries and then ski shops and gifts too to get some quality clobber.
The apres ski was great fun everyone was always up for it and the vibes were immaculate. And the drink was reasonably well priced.

Les Arcs holds a special place in my heart. I took a year out and spent a ski season there in 2012-13 and havereturned many times since. The resort is impeccably well-maintained, with its infrastructure constantly being upgraded. The connection to La Plagne (Paradiski area) via the famous Vanoise Expresss gives even more variety and terrain to explore.

Snow reliability is a major highlight, complemented by a vast and varied ski area. Each base location within Les Arcs has its own unique vibe, from the lively atmosphere of Arc 1800 to the more relaxed charm of Arc 1600. Across the valley, La Plagne offers a more traditional feel, but again the different villages each have their own quirks.

In recent years, La Folie Douce has moved in, offering serious apres and high-end dining. This is just one of many opportunitys for serious diners, or drinkers.

Beyond the main ski hubs, youll discover traditional mountain villages, offering a more authentic Savoyard experience.

I left a part of me on that ski season in 2012-13, and I always look forward to returning whenever I can

The place is huge if you get the extension pass but you need to do some research as to where you stay depending on what you want. Some places are family oriented and some are more party oriented. You can do it on a budget or go all out as well.

Would highly recommend given the range.

Les arcs is a giant resort full of everything you would need. It is perfect for intermediate skiers with plenty of blues and reds, however its off piste is quite lacking with not much powder. The food and drink are plentiful and great quality but the night life isnt too live apart from the one folie douce. Overall great resort, especially for familys and large groups.

Great ski area, facilitated by good lifts. During peak times some of the lifts have lengthy wait times. With the introduction of Folie, the apres is decent but could be improved by introducing a few more bars that stay open later, like a coco's or rond point.

I stayed in club med, so most of the time was spent at the hotel.
It was really good value for money and the slopes were great
Off piste with an instructor was the best as they knew the routes to take. Overall the stay was amazing and I would recommend to anyone.

The skiing was great with the family, we have a mixed ability of beginners to some of us who have been skiing since 3 years old. Plenty of mellow groomers for the beginners and plenty of off piste and fun blacks and reds for the advanced.
Off piste is great the higher up if the snow is right.
We stopped in Arc 2000 which is great for the family due to it being ski in ski out and family friendly.
If your there to party as well I would suggest 1800 due to there being more to do and there also being easier connections from bourgeois-saint-mourice.
Top tip - if wanting to apres at le folie douce, and you are stopping in Arc 2000 set an alarm for the last gondola back over otherwise youll have to get the bus or a taxi back round from 1800 to 2000.

Great riding if you know where youre going. Aguil rouge has some challenging faces.

Good bars. Good people.

Hiking or touring is necessary to access powder zones.

Brilliant ski resort with a bit of everything. The range of runs is fantastic and takes you from 3,200m down to 1,400m- through beautifully groomed slopes, moguls or tree runs. The resort is split on different altitude levels with easy access to all, excellent accommodation availability and opportunities, from small groups to large. The Apres life is great fun with plenty to do or see! Food around the resort is excellent at any altitude and amazes you with what you can get. Locals are excellent, ski instructors extremely helpful and easy access to stunning sister resort La Plagne

Great place up high so good snow, large area to ski and the option to go over to La plane for more. Also great off-pies options.

First Time in , Les Arcs
Stayed in the beautiful alpine style village of Arc 1950. Apartment in Manior Savoir.

Really lovely village with great access to the slopes, great choice of eateries, lovely atmosphere, fantastic bakery and hand grocery and ski shops etc.

Lovely blue and red runs with in easy reach , well groomed, lovely and wide, with plenty of places to grab a bite and the long chair lifts of Pre st Esprit and Arcabula both have bubble covers and take from the bottom of a very long blue or red , right back to the top.

The Apre Ski and events in the village , organised by the retailers and the resort were really unexpected and we have a great time, dacing and singing in the snow covered streets between the gorgeous buildings...

The Pre St Esprit chair lift is super picturesque, with long valley views , crossing over the valley de arc blue run, past waterfalls, babbling streams, through the pine tree and takes you over the village of Arc 1950... Then out over the wide snow covered plateau , before delivering to the station... Be sure to pose for your free digital picture just as you arrive at the top
... Truly gorgeous all the way !!

Genuinely can't wait to go back...

Oh and the apartments with access to the pool with the Mount Blanc views and it's facilities,..... Worth every extra penny!!

Les Arcs 1800 is one of the most beautiful and fantastic all round resorts in France. From awe inspiring off piste, to fun and accessible greens into the resort, there are slopes to suite any skier or boarder, during any light or weather conditions. Spectacular self facing slopes lead down to fantastic modern and established après bars. Accommodation is mostly apartments, But chalet options can be found in the villages surrounding Les Arcs. To save real money, you can even stay in the town at the bottom of the mount, And simply use the funicular (complementary of your ski pass) to access the piste. The beautiful south facing slopes provide some of the most spectacular sunsets and late afternoon Skiing, And theres even a flood at night run if you fancy skiing after 9 pm. The closest airport is still a couple of hours drive, But overall, 1800 really takes some beating.

Les Arc is an overall incredible resort. With areas reaching well over 3000m not only is their a vast amount of terrain but it is also snow assure from opening in early December to closing in mid/late April. It genuinely has something for everyone. Serious skiiers, intermediates, beginners and party goes. The pistes are kept in immaculate condition and the lifts are modern. A brilliant resort

I have visited Les Arcs multiple times and never been disappointed. We have always gone late in the season and the snow has been incredible. The apres has always been great and there are loads of restaurants and food options. The lifts can be quite busy during peak times, but pretty much all the lifts are new and speedy. Would highly recommend this resort to anyone

Great resort. Been several times now Arc 1950 is the prettiest one, being a fully pedestrianised ski in ski out village.
However all areas from Arc 1600 to 2000 have great restaurants. Party areas are more 1800 and 2000

ESF have great instructors and the usual variety of classes per ability.

Great selection of slopes from beginner to advanced and many head up the Aiguille Rouge. Also a great selection of darker blues to choose from. Ski park is great for kids and adults with jumps etc and the boarder cross slopes are also available.
The resorts do get busy but there are still plenty of quieter slopes to be found.
Supermarkets get busy at the end of the day but theres plenty of choice.
Accessibility is excellent both by car and train via the funicular at Bourg St Maurice.
Accommodation is lovely with apartments within hotels. Swimming pools and sauna/gym facilities all available.

So much better than Zermatt. I've been here 3 times and it never disappoints. The convenience of ski in ski out, the sheer amount of pistes and lifts, and some absolutely delicious runs make this my favourite ski resort so far.

Stay in Arc 1950 if you can afford it for the charm and the nightly entertainment, or 2000 if you want to save money (I once found an awesome deal on a huge multi room apartment for under 600 for the week)

The resort is huge, theres so many lifts, the weather is largely sunny, it's beautiful, there's so many places to eat on mountain, the luge is awesome, you don't have to walk in ski boots. It's an amazing place for anybody who just wants to turn off their brain and savour the joy of skiing. I love it.

With multiple ski areas and one of the biggest vertical drops out there, Les Arcs has everything to offer. Linked transport to get there and around Les Villages plus a great variety of accommodation and social means theres something for everyone.

Les Arcs 1800 is a really good resort. It is incredibly family friendly as there are lots of green and blue runs and lovely wide slopes to practice on. As a more advanced skier, I look for more technical runs, and Les arcs has a few really good ones but there are more in the next valley (la plagne). I've been quite a few times before, when I was much younger and was a much more beginner skier and it was perfect. There are plenty of ski school like ESF and ESI which are both great schools. Only downside is that sometimes is can get a bit busy come end of the day as there is one main central area that everyone goes to, so the piste can become a bit chaotic.